Permanent | Full Time | 40 hours per week (Any 5 of 7 days) Salary: 38,500 41,334 per annum Overview We are seeking a multi-skilled Maintenance Engineer to join our growing team in a state-of-the-art nutraceutical manufacturing environment. This is a hands-on role where your expertise in both electrical and mechanical maintenance will ensure the smooth running of our advanced production and packaging lines. Youll work with a variety of machinery, diagnosing faults, carrying out repairs, and performing preventative maintenance to minimise downtime and keep operations running efficiently. Working Pattern Variable shifts: 06:0014:30 10:0018:30 14:0022:30 8.5 hours per day (including a 30-minute unpaid break) Any 5 working days from 7 What Youll Be Doing Day-to-Day Equipment Care & Repairs Carry out routine servicing and reactive repairs on production machinery, from dismantling and cleaning to replacing worn parts and reassembling equipment. Use your electrical and mechanical skills to quickly fault-find and restore machines to full operation, minimising production delays. Preventative Maintenance Perform planned maintenance checks to ensure all plant and equipment operate at peak efficiency. Identify wear-and-tear issues before they become breakdowns, ensuring a proactive rather than reactive approach. Problem-Solving & Troubleshooting Respond promptly to breakdowns, using diagnostic tools and technical drawings to pinpoint faults and resolve issues quickly. Work under pressure to get machinery operational again while maintaining safety and quality standards. Collaboration & Communication Work closely with production teams to coordinate maintenance activities with minimal disruption. Provide detailed shift handovers, updating colleagues on completed work, temporary fixes, or upcoming maintenance needs. Compliance & Standards Ensure all maintenance work meets health, safety, hygiene, and quality requirements. Support internal audits and maintain accurate maintenance logs, job cards, and inventory records. Continuous Improvement Suggest and implement improvements to boost equipment reliability, efficiency, and safety. Contribute to new product and process trials, working alongside engineers to integrate new technologies. What Youll Bring Level 3 NVQ (Electrical or Mechanical) or equivalent multi-skilled apprenticeship Ideally 17th/18th Edition electrical qualification Experience in a fast-paced manufacturing environment Skills in HVAC, PLCs, and local exhaust ventilation (preferred) Ability to read and interpret mechanical and electrical diagrams Strong organisational and problem-solving abilities A proactive, safety-conscious mindset and excellent teamworking skills Benefits Competitive salary with role-specific bonuses Incremental holiday allowance Company pension and benefits scheme Ongoing training and development opportunities Free on-site parking and refreshments Employee discounts on health products Social and wellbeing initiatives TPBN1_UKTJ
Job Title
Maintenance Technician